Category Archives: Health & Wellness

Morocco: Some secrets about Moroccan oil

So I brought my Moroccan oil for my crazy hair to Morocco with me. I don’t travel anywhere without it because every day is a potentially bad hair day.   Looks pretty cool in my cool bathroom in Fes, no? … Continue reading

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Biggest Loser Resort: How does it compare with TV show?

I’m back. Tell your friends. In case you’ve fantasized about being on The Biggest Loser, one of three resorts affiliated with the show is the next best thing. Of course, there’s no $250,000 prize. You’re the one shelling out the … Continue reading

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A little Spring in my step on way to gym

LA Fitness parking lot/Easter Sunday 2012

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How to do Biggest Loser Resort plan@home without going nuts

Actually, nuts are allowed. In small amounts (portion = 12). Still knee-deep in that project, but wanted to weigh in to let you know I aced a second week of the Biggest Loser Resort regimen after returning home. And lost … Continue reading

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Biggest Loser Resort: Back to the big, bad junk-food world

So I’m sprung from my Biggest Loser Resort (BLR to those in the know) bubble. And the first thing I see at the LA diner where Mitch’s cousin has taken me for lunch is a display for stick-to-your-ribs (and everything … Continue reading

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Biggest Loser Resort, Day 7: It worked! I’m a happy camper!

Gotta rush to check out, but just want you to know: I got my weekly fitness report card this morning. I lost almost 3 pounds — which is fine with me — anything more would be too much in one … Continue reading

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Biggest Loser Resort, Day 6: Stayin’ alive

My knee, I’m happy to say, is much better. Thanks to Dr. Dynamite. Held up so well, it carried me back decades … To the Disco Inferno of the 1970s. This is the head trainer doing his best Travolta imitation. … Continue reading

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Biggest Loser Resort, Day 5: Time to see a chiropractor

I’ve been raising the bar on myself literally and figuratively as the week’s progressed. I’m feeling much more alive, like I’ve been sandblasted and my shape is re-emerging. But my knee continues to be tender. I’ve never been to a … Continue reading

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Biggest Loser Resort, Days 3 & 4: Blisters? Bring it on!

Sorry I haven’t been around, but I’ve been busy getting my butt kicked at this designer boot camp of a resort. More than halfway through the week, with more exercise than I’ve gotten in a year or 10, this klutz … Continue reading

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Biggest Loser Resort, Day 2: When ya gotta go, ya gotta go

Uh, oh. Can do my morning hike after all. Finished my day job early. Gotta go prep my feet to ward off blisters. Yep, there’s an actual procedure. Oh, and didn’t get a chance to tell you about my first-ever … Continue reading

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